Freeze your own fruit. When
adding fruit to your smoothie, I find that it's better if the fruit is
frozen. Make a habit of storing overripe fruit i.e. pears, bananas,
mangoes, avocados in the freezer for future smoothie use. Just remember
to peel the ones that have skins you don't eat. And make sure you chop the fruit before freezing.

Instead of using stuff like honey, agave and commercial
fruit juices to sweeten your smoothies - use overripe bananas or sweet
apples like golden delicious, fuji or honey crisp.

Want some zing to your smoothies? Add a little spice like a pinch of cayenne pepper, ginger, turmeric or cinnamon. Spices also adds a little health
benefit as well as jump start your metabolism in the morning.

Start with your blender on the lowest speed and slowly work your way up to high. As you see the big pieces begin to break up and a vortex starts to form in the center, you can then add more speed. You may have to add more liquid to get the vortex started.

Use tea instead of water, milk, or juice as the liquid of your smoothie to boost the nutrition.

Buy your fruit when it's in season and cheaper. Then freeze it to use when it's not in season and costly.

Use only organic fruit and vegetables in your smoothies and drinks. to reduce your exposure to pesticides, additives and preservatives

Wash and scrub fresh fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running water.
Washing helps remove dirt, bacteria and traces of chemicals from the
surface of fruits and vegetables. Not all pesticide residues can be
removed by washing, though.

Remember that it is very important to rotate the produce you use. Otherwise your system will become use to the product and it will not be as effective as it should be

Add liquids to achieve the desired consistency or texture. If you
want a slushy add just enough liquid to create a vortex. If you want it
thinner, smoother or creamier add more liquid (yoghurt,
soy/almond/coconut milk, etc.) and puree until the desired texture is
reached.

To freeze fruit, first wash, peel if needed and dice or slices. Place prepared fruit on a cookie sheet in a single layer and freeze. Once frozen, transfer to freezer bags.

Avoid adding sugar, dairy or large volumes of seeds, oils, nuts or any supplements whatsoever to your green smoothie.

Less liquid first - It's better to add too little liquid than too much. You can always add more liquid as needed.

Liquids that are great to use in smoothies to keep them low fat/sugar:
water, green tea, coconut water, fresh juices that you've just made
yourself.

A splash of orange, lemon or other citrus and ginger enhances the taste and nutritional value of your smoothie.

If you're new to smoothies, start out with the fruit versions with a hint of mint, parsley, basil or cilantro.

Green smoothies tend to taste better when you use 60% sweet fruit to 40% greens, by volume.

You
can make a smoothie with any type of blender. Oh course with a high speed
blender it takes seconds to make a creamy smoothie. And with your basic kitchen
blender it could take a few minutes.

Rule of thumbis
to blend liquids and frozen product first. My blender does not
cooperate with the rule of thumb. I have to blend my liquid and fresh
vegetables first in order to get a smooth and creamy blend. So do what
works best for your blender.

Mint is a great addition to green smoothies. Aside from enhancing
the flavor, mint aids in digestion; helps alleviate nausea, headaches and
respiratory issues.Asthma suffers can find relief with regular use of mint.

For green smoothies a tablespoon
or two of coconut oil adds good creaminess and a nice coconut
flavor to the mix.

You
don't need a recipe to make a healthy smoothie. Just start out with
the 2 - 3 fruits you like, water and a handful of spring mix or spinach
or any lettuce. Just remember to refrain from using processed
ingredients.

Smoothies are the healthiest fast food for folks on the go. You can make
your smoothie the night before and store it in your fridge for up to 2
days. Use
an airtight glass container (I like ball canning jars) to keep it as
fresh as possible. Shake thoroughly before drinking.

To save time, prep the ingredients when
you have time and store them in freezer bags. Green leafy vegetables
and herbs don't have to be chopped. I freeze my greens/herbs including
lettuce whole (stems included), they break very easy once frozen.
I just make sure I use the lettuce and other leafy items within 3 months.

A good smoothie should be perfectly smooth, with some help from a high fat ingredients.

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New Age Soul Food is a mother and daughter team aspiring to help each other make healthier dietary choices.They take on the task of turning traditionally unhealthy dishes into heart healthy dishes.They’re not all about losing weight.They’re about making old recipes healthier yet just as delicious as grandma’s.They believe in recipes that are lower in fat, salt, sugar and no processed foods.Vegans and vegetarians are welcome.

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